Allowed in EU

Lawsonia Inermis Flower Extract

A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Lawsonia Inermis Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Lawsonia inermis, Lythraceae.

What does it do?

Lawsonia Inermis Flower Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Hair dyeing

    colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment

EU regulatory status

Lawsonia Inermis Flower Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Lawsonia Inermis Flower Extract?

Lawsonia Inermis Flower Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Lawsonia Inermis Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Lawsonia inermis, Lythraceae.

Is Lawsonia Inermis Flower Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Lawsonia Inermis Flower Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Lawsonia Inermis Flower Extract do in cosmetic products?

Lawsonia Inermis Flower Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, hair dyeing.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 07/02/2013